# garbled text on first boot... video card a POS?

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**Category:** NYSpeed Off Topic
**Created:** [December 3, 2007, 5:42pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/garbled-text-on-first-boot-video-card-a-pos/39682 "2007-12-03T17:42:58Z")
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### Author: ![Dr.Stevil](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/da6949/32.png) [@Dr.Stevil](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Dr.Stevil)
#### Post date: [December 3, 2007, 5:59pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/garbled-text-on-first-boot-video-card-a-pos/39682/4 "2007-12-03T17:59:27Z")

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I just tried re seating the vid card and nothing. Fing wierd

A better example is when trying to install Linux through the GUI and not having a compatible vid card/incorrect vid card setting

Edit: have a pic, but due to the fact I’m posting this from my iPhone, I have no way of uploading it at the moment. If someone has an email and can post it for me, id be very greatful

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